Allergic reactions Word Scramble
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Allergen | A substance that causes an allergic reaction |
Allergic reaction | The body's exaggerated immune response to an internal or surface agent. |
Anaphylaxis | An extreme, possibly life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure. |
Envenomation | The act of injecting venom |
Epinephrine | A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline), and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction |
Histamines | Substance released by the immune system in allergic reactions that are responsible for many of the symptoms of anaphylaxis. |
Leukotrienes | Chemical substances that contribute to anaphylaxis; released by the immune system in allergic reactions. |
Stridor | A harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound,, generally heard during inspiration, that is caused by partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway. |
Toxin | A poison or harmful substance |
Urticaria | Small spots of generalized itching and or burning that appear as multiple raised areas on the skin; hives |
Wheal | A raised, swollen, well-defined area on the skin resulting from an insect bite or allergic reaction. |
Wheezing | A high-pitched, whistling breath sound, usually caused by a constriction of the smaller tubes of the lungs and typically heard on expiration. |
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